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Definition outgrow in British English

outgrow verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/
1

to be unable to wear a piece of clothing because you have grown

Example

She's outgrown all her school clothes.

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
2

to change as you grow up, so that you no longer behave in the way that you used to or no longer like the same things

Example

Childhood friends often outgrow each other.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
3

to become bigger, more successful, more popular etc, in a way that makes your previous methods or activities no longer suitable

Example

Company bosses feel they have outgrown their original market.

3.1

to increase in number or size so that the space used previously is no longer big enough

Example

Within a year, the business outgrew its premises.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
Definition outgrow in British English